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Teen boyfriend held over Polisas student's death in Kuantan
Police suspect jealousy may have motivated the killing of a student at Polisas in Pahang. A teenage boyfriend has been remanded in custody as investigations continue.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUANTAN, Oct 7 — A teenage boy has been remanded in police custody following the death of a Polisas student, with investigators exploring jealousy as a potential motive.
Autoriti Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) has recorded statements from three individuals assisting with the inquiry into the incident. The remand order was secured as the investigation proceeds at a measured pace.
Police have not disclosed the full circumstances surrounding the student's death, but sources close to the inquiry indicate that relationship tensions between the deceased and the suspect may have played a role in the tragic incident.
The case has drawn attention to safety concerns affecting young people in the state. Investigators are continuing to gather evidence and statements as the inquiry advances.